Associate Director of Transfer

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare benefits

Wellness & Recreation Membership

Wellness Programs

Job summary

NC State University seeks an Associate Director of Transfer in Undergraduate Admissions to lead transfer recruitment, evaluate credentials and oversee Wolfpack Connect. The role involves developing partnerships with community colleges, traveling across North Carolina and guiding students and families through admission decisions.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 1–3+ years in admissions, strong leadership, analytical and counseling skills, and a willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
• One to three or more years experience in university admissions or related area.
• Ability to build strong relationships with campus partners, stakeholders, students and team members to advance shared recruitment goals.
• Leadership experience in recruitment and admissions, with the ability to apply best practices, analyze trends and align strategies with enrollment goals.
• Strong analytical, counseling and decision-making skills, with the judgment and discretion to interpret academic and administrative policies and make accurate, consistent admissions decisions.

Responsibilities

• Represent NC State to prospective students, families and key stakeholders through campus visits, college fairs, community college visits and virtual and in-person events and workshops.
• Counsel prospective students and families on NC State programs, admissions standards, policies and procedures.
• Travel in-state and out-of-state and deliver presentations to a variety of audiences to support recruitment and enrollment goals.
• Review transfer and first-year applicant credentials and make appropriate admissions decisions in accordance with University standards and policies.
• Provide strategic leadership for transfer recruitment, admissions and enrollment initiatives across on-campus, off-campus and virtual environments.
• Build and strengthen transfer student pipelines through targeted recruitment strategies, partnerships, and engagement with colleges, departments, University committees and other stakeholders.
• Develop, implement and refine transfer recruitment strategies aligned with University goals, using data and best practices to evaluate progress and inform decisions.
• Create and share recruitment and enrollment reports, goals and insights to assess outcomes and guide future strategies.
• Collaborate with admissions staff and campus partners to share transfer recruitment and admissions best practices and provide training on transfer application review.
• Supervise one to two direct reports and contribute to staff development, performance management, training and leadership team initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Counseling

Decision-making

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Associate Director of Transfer

Anticipated Hiring Range

$72,000 - $75,000

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; some evenings and weekends required on occasion

Department

Undergraduate Admissions

About the Department

The primary function of the Undergraduate Admissions office is to identify, attract and enroll first year and transfer students with outstanding academic ability and potential. The department’s efforts are commensurate with NC State’s annual and long-term enrollment goals for the University.

Wolfpack Perks and Benefits

As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership , and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

In this role you will lead NC State’s efforts to recruit, admit and enroll transfer students, developing strategies, partnerships and pathways that support annual transfer enrollment goals and align with University priorities. As a part of our recruitment team, you will travel and represent the Office of Undergraduate Admissions extensively, presenting information and guidance to students, families and key stakeholders, including high school counselors, transfer advisers, North Carolina Community College partners and University faculty and staff.

You will also provide strategic and operational leadership for Wolfpack Connect, a guaranteed transfer admission program at NC State. Responsibilities include managing community college partnerships, communicating with prospective and program participants, evaluating and making decisions on students’ eligibility, overseeing the transition of participants into the transfer admission pipeline and promoting the program to internal and external audiences.

As Associate Director of Transfer you will also review transfer applicant credentials and make admissions decisions, working closely with the Undergraduate Admissions operations team to ensure decisions are accurately processed and released. The role provides leadership and training to staff involved in transfer application review and communicates admissions policies and procedures to key stakeholders. This role combines recruitment strategy, partnership development, student engagement and admissions expertise, with extensive travel throughout North Carolina.

Other responsibilities include:

• Represent NC State to prospective students, families and key stakeholders through campus visits, college fairs, community college visits and virtual and in-person events and workshops.
• Counsel prospective students and families on NC State programs, admissions standards, policies and procedures.
• Travel in-state and out-of-state and deliver presentations to a variety of audiences to support recruitment and enrollment goals.
• Review transfer and first-year applicant credentials and make appropriate admissions decisions in accordance with University standards and policies.
• Provide strategic leadership for transfer recruitment, admissions and enrollment initiatives across on-campus, off-campus and virtual environments.
• Build and strengthen transfer student pipelines through targeted recruitment strategies, partnerships, and engagement with colleges, departments, University committees and other stakeholders.
• Develop, implement and refine transfer recruitment strategies aligned with University goals, using data and best practices to evaluate progress and inform decisions.
• Create and share recruitment and enrollment reports, goals and insights to assess outcomes and guide future strategies.
• Collaborate with admissions staff and campus partners to share transfer recruitment and admissions best practices and provide training on transfer application review.
• Supervise one to two direct reports and contribute to staff development, performance management, training and leadership team initiatives.

This is an opportunity to shape the transfer student experience at NC State by strengthening pathways, partnerships and recruitment strategies that connect students with the opportunities of a leading public research university.

Other Responsibilities

• The position is primarily based on campus and includes regular travel throughout North Carolina. Some remote work may be available based on seasonal recruitment and admissions needs.
• In addition to the core responsibilities of this role, there may be occasional opportunities to take on additional duties. This offers an opportunity to build on your skills, explore new areas and gain a deeper understanding of the department’s operations.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
• One to three or more years experience in university admissions or related area.

Other Required Qualifications

• Ability to build strong relationships with campus partners, stakeholders, students and team members to advance shared recruitment goals.
• Leadership experience in recruitment and admissions, with the ability to apply best practices, analyze trends and align strategies with enrollment goals.
• Commitment to strengthening NC State’s transfer recruitment efforts and contributing to positive enrollment outcomes.
• Strong analytical, counseling and decision-making skills, with the judgment and discretion to interpret academic and administrative policies and make accurate, consistent admissions decisions.
• Self-motivated, reliable, adaptable and professional, with a collaborative approach to working in a fast-paced and increasingly competitive admissions environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel for extended periods as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a university work setting
• 3-5 years of experience within undergraduate admissions
• 3-5 years of experience with leadership in a higher education setting as it relates to recruitment and/or admissions.

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

• Valid driver’s license required.
• A valid North Carolina driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 60 days of start date.

Valid NC Driver's License required

Yes

Commercial Driver's License required

No

EEO

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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